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Activity co-ordinator (Maternity Cover)

Employer
Cygnet Health Care
Location
Colchester
Salary
£21899/annum
Closing date
7 Jun 2022

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Job Sector
Science
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time
Are you an enthusiastic, confident and self-motivated person who is ready to explore a more rewarding clinical challenge in Learning Difficulties and Mental Health Services? Do you wish to further develop your clinical skills and offer recovery focused care?

We are currently looking for an exceptional full-time Activity Co-ordinator to join our OT team at Cygnet Hospital Colchester.

Post:  Activity Co-ordinator

Fixed Term: 9 months maternity cover until end of December 2022

Hours: 40 hour per week

Base: Cygnet Hospital Colchester

Responsible for: The provision of Occupational Therapy activities across Cygnet Hospital Colchester  

Responsible to: Regional Lead Occupational Therapist at Cygnet Hospital Colchester; Hospital Manager; Occupational Therapy Director

Cygnet Hospital Colchester, rated Good by CQC in all areas, provides specialist inpatient services over various service lines. This includes mental health services for male acute, male rehabilitation, specialist male learning disabilities and male Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

The hospital is situated approximately 2 miles from the city centre and is within distance of the train station and local bus routes. Colchester town Centre offers street market stalls, shopping malls and many other entertainment areas such as restaurants, theatres and cinemas and a castle.

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether it’s saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure – or securing your future with professional development and a pension – we support you to be happy both in & out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.

Your day-to-day…

Develop, plan, implement & oversee activities, outings & events for the people in our care  
Provide fun & constructive leisure time, as well as appropriate physical & emotional support 
Ensure the provision of staff, space & materials for all activities
Supervise, oversee & develop colleagues 
Oversee the creation of promotional materials for eventsWhy Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

Strong career progression opportunities, including into management roles
Monthly reflective practice, expert supervision & peer support
Opportunities for learning & development
Employee referral scheme
Pension scheme
“Cycle to Work” scheme & employee discount savingsYou are... 

An excellent role model who knows what good care looks like 
Highly organised, with a positive attitude 
A confident public speaker & facilitator 
Knowledgeable of suitable activities & pastimes to support mental health service users
Positive in your approach to working with challenging behaviours 
Experienced in planning, resourcing & carrying out events & activitiesSuccessful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

If you are interested in this role please apply below or email your CV to (url removed).

Cygnet Health Care has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families

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